Para-Educator – Learning Assistance Program

PENINSULA  SCHOOL  DISTRICT
Job Description

PARAEDUCATOR  –  LEARNING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

JOB  SUMMARY:
This position carries out remediation activities for students in the Learning Assistance Program (LAP) under the direction of a certificated teacher. Responsibilities include tutoring students individually or in small groups, maintaining program records, and preparing classroom materials.

REPORTING  RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to LAP Program Specialist and school Principal; receives work assignments from supervisors and classroom teacher.

DUTIES  AND  RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Tutors students individually or in small groups in a variety of subject areas. Determines methods that will best serve individual students; ensures student understanding of materials presented. Promotes a positive attitude toward learning. Reinforces and reviews concepts and skills.
2. Pulls students out of regular classroom for remediation as directed. Monitors student behavior during remediation sessions; encourages students to stay on task and complete assignments.
3. Communicates with classroom teacher concerning individual student needs and progress; develops schedules for tutoring; assists in planning process. Assists with data collection and record-keeping for behavioral intervention; monitors and reinforces student performance.
4. Documents progress of assigned students; maintains records and assists teacher in preparing student progress reports. Files a variety of program materials. Ensures that student records are maintained in a confidential manner.
5. Assists in administering program-related achievement and diagnostic tests; corrects tests and records scores. Compiles listings of students eligible for LAP as assigned. May carry out informal assessment of students. Checks and scores student assignments.
6. May operate a computer using educational software programs for students instruction; demonstrates proper use of equipment to students.
7. Constructs learning tools such as flashcards, number games, and other learning materials; provides assistance to classroom teacher in designing lesson plans; compiles materials for student assignments.
8. Previews and sets up computer software as needed.
9. Communicates regularly with LAP program specialist; forwards summary of student progress reports; acts as liaison between teacher and LAP program specialist concerning student attitudes, emotional needs, and progress.
10. Attends program-related staff meetings and in-service training sessions to update knowledge.
11. Performs related duties as assigned.

WORKING  CONDITIONS:
Classroom environment. Experiences interruptions; requires flexibility due to frequent shifts in focus between assignments. Exposed to infectious diseases carried by students.

AFFILIATION:      PSE – Clerical

FLSA:                      Covered

MINIMUM  QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience
High school graduation or equivalent and one year of experience in working with school-aged individuals. Experience in a tutorial program preferred.  Passing scores on the District Skills Test.  Must have passing scores on the Para Pro Test or Associates degree and or Bachelor’s degree.

Allowable Substitution
None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of assigned subject areas.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Keyboarding skill.
• Ability to learn effective instructional methods for special needs students.
• Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to learn the operation of general office machines, microcomputers and software.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff.

Licenses/Special Requirements
None

Updated: 08/2015